[title written in ink in contemporary hand on front cover] Binding: limp vellum with flap and loop; lacks toggle fastener Illumination: f 1v: large border with fruits, flowers, and birds; large initial D with coat of arms surmounted by the Virgin Mary Two leaves of additional documentation on paper inserted at the end of the document.
"Two pieces of rope attached to front cover to open and close it, but one piece partly missing. Writing in ink on front cover, small damage poorly repaired. Clumsily bound with a piece of green and pink rope. Pages slightly grimed in the margins but generally good. (18) pag. court judgement on vellum, manuscript, calligraphic, text. First page lavishly illustrated with a coat-of-arms and decorated in the margins with flowers and animals. With gold in the text. Comes with a manuscript letter d.d. 5 January 1547, 2 pag. on paper.
This rare and beautifully executed court judgement comprises the patent of nobility for two brothers, Don Juan and Don Francisco Pérez, from the town of Cogolludo in the province Guadalajara (Spain). It dates from 1544, in the reign of Emperor Charles V, King of Spain. It holds the sentence of the court of Valladolid which, besides having their properties reinstated, also confirms their recognition as old noble status (hidalguia) after hearing evidence from elders (persons mentioned as being more than 80 and more than 60 years old) and respected inhabitants of the city Cogolludo. Contained within is the instruction pertaining to the return of their estates. Of special interest is the magnificent miniature detail on this parchment with a loaded coat-of-arms with several specific Spanish heraldic elements. The brothers seem to have objected on the 7 of April 1543 to being treated as ordinary tax payers (""pecheros"") and having lost their properties. They sued the Imperial authorities who appeared by the licentiates Pedroza and Hunjedo. As representatives in Toledo are mentioned the licentiates Oviedo and Diego de Alfaro."
"Real Ejecutoria de Nobleza
The brothers were from Cogolludo, province of Guadalajara, Spain"
Measurements: 34 cm x 24 cm
